A 29 year old lorry driver is newly diagnosed with insulin treated type 1 diabetes. He asks about continuing his Group 2 (HGV) licence. What should yo...

Question

A 29 year old lorry driver is newly diagnosed with insulin treated type 1 diabetes. He asks about continuing his Group 2 (HGV) licence. What should you advise?

Accepted Answer

He must inform the DVLA and his fitness to hold a Group 2 licence will be subject to strict criteria and specialist review

Answer

There is no need to tell the DVLA if he feels well

Answer

He can continue driving HGVs without restriction

Answer

He should surrender his licence permanently in all cases

Answer

Only his employer needs to be told

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Driving and insulin treated diabetes

A 29 year old lorry driver is newly diagnosed with insulin treated type 1 diabetes. He asks about continuing his Group 2 (HGV) licence. What should you advise?